Oct 26 2009 - 4:30pm
Oct 26 2009 - 5:30pm
Hsian-Hua Tseng
OSU
CH 240
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Hurwitz numbers are certain combinatorial quantities that admit several different-looking definitions. One way to define Hurwitz numbers is to say that the are counts of covers of the Riemann sphere with specific ramifications. Hurwitz numbers are related to various different areas of mathematics, such as moduli theory and integrable systems. In this talk I will attempt to discuss some of the definitions of Hurwitz numbers, and outline the connections to other areas.
This lecture is part of Invitation to Mathematics.
Pre-candidacy students can sign up for this lecture series by registering for one credit hour of Math 693, Call # 27103 (with Prof H. Moscovici).
Pre-candidacy students can sign up for this lecture series by registering for one credit hour of Math 693, Call # 27103 (with Prof H. Moscovici).